What would become of the Boleyn sisters if there was another?
Would Anne suffer the same fate?
Would Mary have been cast aside?
We may never have known until now.
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I woke up this morning with rays of sunlight piercing through the windows and the sound of birds chirping outside within the trees. This meant that morning was upon me and early too.
However I did not mind that as I finally registered that today is the day Mary is officially Mary Carey.
I couldn't wipe the smile off my face at the thought of my sweet sister now happily married.
As the day started I was able to join Anne and Mary for a stroll in the garden.
"So how was it, the wedding night?" Anne asked Mary eagerly as I walked alongside them on Mary's other side.
"It was very satisfactory," Mary replied timidly.
"Really! William Carey, a good lover," Anne exclaimed surprised.
I looked at Mary as did Anne at her silence and then she broke into a smile and laughed slightly before exclaiming," Oh God."
Me and Anne exchanged amused looks before Mary continued.
"He was in rather a hurry, and he snores. He got up in the middle of the night and used a piss-pot by the side of the bed," Mary explained.
I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head in amusement as Mary continued to rant about her night. Both myself and Anne only finding it amusing.
"It was awful," Mary replied to our laughter only making me wrap my arms around her as she sent us into another fit of giggles as we walked on through the garden.
Once we had returned home we were doing our chores when Anne spoke up.
"I also have something to tell you both."
I lean't forward in interest before she continued.
"Last night our father put his trust in me and gave me a commission."
"Tell, tell," Mary asked.
"To divert the King, the King of England himself, on his visit."
I furrowed my eyebrows before asking,"Divert him?"
"Divert him. Beguile him. Enchant him," Anne replied.
I shook my head,"He has a wife," I replied.
"I know. But who knows what could happen? If he liked me, I'd be married off to a duke. I could be a happy duchess," she replied smiling faintly at me and Mary.
Her comments only made me shake my head in amusement as Mary giggled at her words.
Soon it was time to prepare for the King's visit and if I may say so I am excited. It isn't everyday that the King of England visits your home.
I was helping Mary and Anne get ready for his arrival as I was already ready, when I heard the shouts and raised voices of many outside.
"The King!"
At the sound of the King being near Anne ran towards the window in haste as both me and Mary quickly followed behind.
I looked out the window to see that Stafford had arrived from his venture to scout the King's arrival and the sound of his voice could be heard as he alerted everyone to take their places and that the King would be here soon.
I couldn't help the wave of excitement and nervousness that overtook me as I realised that the King will be here soon and I am to met King Henry, the King of England.
I smiled brightly towards Mary who was stood besides me as we peered over Anne's shoulders to see the commotion down below.
"Do you think he'll like me?" Anne asked quietly.
Anne turned around to face us before we both replied.
"Of course he will sister," Mary replied reassuringly, before Anne glanced at me.
I gave her a soft smile.
"How could he not, dearest Anne," I said softly.
Soon we were all lined up outside Hever Castle waiting for His Majesty to arrive.
I stood beside Anne with my hands held behind my back to stop myself from fidgeting as we all waited patiently. I glance to my left to my brother George and sent him a soft smile as I could tell he was slightly nervous before I tilted my head to my right towards Anne and smiled at her reassuringly which she returned, albeit hesitantly but a smile none the less.
As I turned to face forwards once more the sound of hooves could be heard as horses drew nearer and the sounds of men could be heard as the King's company started entering Hever Castle's courtyard.
Soon the company was riding to a stop in front of us and I could see the King just as he descends from his horse and starts towards our Lord father.
For what I can see while my father greets His Majesty, he is a very handsome man indeed. Sharp features and a small smirk graced upon his face.
"Your Majesty, you're most welcome," my father said as he greeted the King with a smile.
The King then turned towards our dear mother.
"Lady Elizabeth."
Then father turned towards where myself and Anne stood.
"May I present my eldest daughter, Anne," father introduced her which in turn made Anne smirk slightly as she bowed to His Majesty.
"May I also introduce my other daughter, Caroline," father said motioning towards me.
I smiled softly at the King as I curtsied.
"Your Majesty," I greeted gently.
"Two daughters? No one said anything about any daughters. Had we known we might have come sooner," the King replied as he held Anne's gaze before he turned towards me.
My breath caught in my throat as I looked straight into the Kings eyes. They were enchanting, as if starring at them any longer would result in me getting lost within them.
I continued to stare as did the King before the clearing of someone's throat caught my attention.
I shook my head trying to once again think clearly and looked up once more to find His Majesty still gazing at me with interest. I smiled at him softly once more before we were to enter the house with our special guests in tow.
